Gemini Part. 1
Artist TOSHIKATSU UCHIUMI MEET THE CIMARONS
Format:LP
Label:SURVIVAL RESEARCH
Catalogue No:SVVRCH096
Barcode:0637913592614
No of Discs:1
Release Date:4 Apr 2025

TRACKS
Disk 1
1. ME IN THE MIRROR
2. THE LIFE OF MAN
3. ALWAYS THAT GIRL
4. LEAVE IT TO THE WIND
5. HONEY BEE
6. SHIT
7. SWEET NO.1
8. THAT CRYING GIRL
9. UNDER THE STARS
10. REGGAE REGGAE HEAVEN

UK reggae band the Cimarons backed many visiting Jamaican artists in the 1970s, including the Wailers and Jimmy Cliff, and recorded as session players for British producers. A tour of Japan with the Pioneers in 1975 led to this unprecedented collaboration with guitarist/vocalist Toshikatsu Uchiumi of rock band the Carol for a curious mix of reggae, rock and blues, with Uchiumi singing in Japanese on most tracks and adding lead guitar licks in places. Produced by Sidney Crooks, Cimarons fans need this one-off wonder to fully appreciate their innovation and the album will also appeal to fans of mid-70s Japanese rock. A great listen!